Bisphenol-A - BPA

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Products these days may come with a 'BPA Free' message. which they are but many are still not. And what did they replaced BPA with may not be any better.
This stuff is dangerous and we been warned about it a long while ago.

Lets see what the research has to say....

Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an industrial chemical used in plastics manufacturing and added to many commercial products, including food containers, baby bottles, plastic water bottles, and hygiene products.
BPA can leach out of food or drink containers and into the food or beverages you consume.

Researchers have found that BPA exposure is linked to a number of health issues, partly because BPA mimics the structure and function of the hormone estrogen.
That means BPA can bind to estrogen receptors and influence bodily processes, such as growth, cell repair, fetal development, energy levels, and reproduction.
In addition, BPA may also interact with other hormone receptors, such as those for your thyroid, thus altering their function.

FDA still recognizes BPA as a safe additive in food packaging, although the agency banned manufacturers from using BPA in baby formula cans, baby bottles, and sippy cups in 2012.

Common products that may contain BPA include:
- Canned foods
- Toiletries
- Menstrual products
- Thermal printer receipts
- CDs and DVDs
- Household electronics
- Eyeglass lenses
- Sports equipment
- Dental filling sealants
- Even some drinking water pipes are lined with epoxy resins containing BPA.

Generally, containers that may contain BPA are marked with recycling code 3 or 7

- BPA may affect several aspects of male and female fertility.
- The inflammatory effects of BPA may contribute to unwanted weight gain, along with the development of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
- In addition to its link to infertility, BPA and other plastics may be related to birth defects and childhood health problems.


Limit your exposure to BPA:
-Limit packaged foods that aren’t labeled “BPA-free.” Eat mostly fresh, whole foods. Limit canned foods or foods packaged in plastic containers labeled with recycling numbers 3 or 7.
-Drink from glass bottles. Buy liquids that come in glass bottles instead of plastic bottles or cans, and use glass baby bottles instead of plastic ones.
-Be selective with toys. Make sure that any plastic toys you buy for children are made from BPA-free material — especially toys that little ones are likely to chew or suck on.
-Don’t microwave plastic. Microwave and store food in glass rather than plastic, since heating BPA-containing plastics may cause more BPA leaching.

It’s worth noting that many BPA-free products have replaced BPA with bisphenol-S (BPS) or bisphenol-F (BPF), compounds that are similar in structure and function to BPA — but that haven’t yet been as heavily studied for their safety.
However, the research that does exist suggests that even small concentrations of BPS and BPF may leach into food and disrupt the function of your cells in ways similar to BPA. Thus, BPA-free plastics may not be an adequate solution.
A better alternative may be to limit or avoid plastics altogether, especially for foods and beverages.

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https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/what-is-bpa